B-231473: Jun 9, 1988

A firm protested a Veterans Administration solicitation for a pipe organ, contending that it was unduly restrictive. GAO held that the protester untimely filed its protest, since it submitted the protest with its bid. Accordingly, the protest was dismissed...

B-231473: Jun 9, 1988

PROCUREMENT - Bid Protests - GAO procedures - Protest timeliness - Apparent solicitation improprieties DIGEST: Protest alleging solicitation deficiency that is apparent prior to the closing date for the receipt of initial proposals is untimely when included in the protester's initial proposal since the contracting agency is under no obligation to open or evaluate proposals until after the closing...